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Words  SpoKen 
to  UnlocK  the 
Door  of  Success 


Open    Sesame 


Open     Sesame 

Words  SpoKen 
to  UnlocK  the 
Door  of  Success 


By 

Janet    Young 

AxitKor   of 
Psychological    Year    BooK 


San  Francisco 
19O7 


PRESS  OF  BRUCE  BROUGH 
San  Francisco 


* '  Man  may  appreKend  tHe  in- 
finite, not  only  in  religion  but 
in  all  things — a  very  real  power 
wHicH  Has  Held  its  own  from  tHe 
very  beginning  of  tHe  -world. 


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Open   Sesame 

Words  SpoKen 
to  UnlocK  the 
Door  of  Success 

jUMAN  beings  are  electrical 
motors.  The  Mind  is  an  elec- 
trical, magical,  magnetic  Force. 
The  Will  is  a  driving  power 
and  the  Spirit  an  electrical  cur- 
rent connecting  mankind  with  Divine 
power.  Divine  spiritual  power  manifests 
in  mankind  as  the  spiritual  or  elec- 
tric subjective  mind  and  may  be  sum- 
moned, instructed  and  commanded  to  do 
his  bidding.  Mind,  Will  and  Spirit  gener- 
ate electrical  current,  the  motor  power  of 
spiritual  energy  and  activity.  By  the 
Divine-given  right  of  dominion  and  free 
will  mankind  is  empowered  and  entitled  to 
command  this  spiritual  and  contemplative 
part  of  the  mind  which  does  the  deep 
thinking.  This  is  an  age  of  applied  mind- 
power.  The  accomplishment  of  practical 
results  is  demanded.  "To  determine  on 
accomplishment  is  almost  accomplishment 
itself."  The  conscious  mind  controls  elec- 
trical forces.  The  spirit  is  the  potential, 
direct  current  converting  this  electrical 
energy  into  mechanical  energy. 


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Electricity,  an  ether  movement  sum- 
moned, controlled  and  commanded,  serves 
mankind. 

Thought  precedes  effort. 

Resident  electrical  forces  may  assume 
attributes  of  intelligence  emanating  from 
the  Divine  realms,  attracting  unseen 
agencies  who  under  God  attend  mankind 
and  impart  wisdom  and  power  in  answer 
to  insistent  demand.  To  summon,  com- 
mand and  use  these  forces  intelligently  is 
an  Open  Sesame,  word  spoken  to  unlock 
the  door  of  Success.  The  electrical  resi- 
dent spirit  connects  thought  with  these 
invisible  friends  reflecting  perceptions  and 
vital  power.  Discovering  and  mastering 
the  laws  of  attraction  governing  these 
realms  inspires  power  to  originate  and 
create.  These  electrical  magical  privileges 
are  intended  to  be  an  Open  Sesame  leading 
to  a  supply  for  every  demand.  The  world 
of  mind,  when  conscious  of  its  powers,  is 
illumined  through  the  reflecting  electrical 
Spirit,  the  medium  of  union  between  the 
Omnipotent,  Omnipresent,  manifesting 
Principle  and  mankind.  By  whatever 
nation,  individual  or  under  whatever  form 
worshipped  for  good,  the  Infinite,  Supreme 


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God  is  the  same  animating,  informing, 
all-encircling  Spirit  governing  in  all 
things.  The  mind  advances  to  higher 
planes  of  consciousness,  according  as  the 
directed  thought  ascends  in  understanding 
and  is  continually  unfolding  still  higher 
realms  of  Knowledge. 

Wonderful  orders  of  intelligences  and 
regions  of  ideas  exist.  Heavenly  beings 
—  Seraphims,  Cherubims,  Archangels, 
Angels,  ministering  spirits  and  helpers 
extending  to  every  service  rendered,  and 
in  every  way  in  which  mankind  advances, 
progresses  and  is  benefited — Hierarchs  of 
Divine  Orders  who  hand  down  the  Divine 
Light  and  guard,  guide  and  attend  man- 
kind —  an  Open  Sesame  and  means  of 
manifestation  for  all  nations  and  indi- 
viduals. The  Spiritual  or  subjective  mind 
is  a  means  of  communication  with  these 
Divine  Orders  of  Celestial  Powers. 

Ideas  are  invisible  existences  of  external 
realities.  Mind  action  imparts  motion  and 
manifests  radiant  electrical  energy — the 
more  mind  action  the  greater  the  results. 
How  to  achieve  practical  results  has  been 
a  problem  of  all  times. 

The    Promises    and    New    Testament 


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teachings  of  our  Lord  and  Savior  Jesus 
Christ  bring  God  nearer  to  mankind. 
Special  intervention  may  be  evoked  to 
produce  material  things  from  the  unseen 
Universe.  God  intends  mankind  to  master 
the  secrets  of  the  world,  the  riches  of  the 
mind  attracting  the  riches  of  the  universe. 
The  Divine  gift  of  the  spiritual  and  sub- 
jective mind  proves  the  vision.  Law 
governs  individual  affairs  of  life  and  world 
systems,  and  magical  mind  powers  attract 
unseen  helpers  ready  to  serve  the  enlight- 
ened will.  Persistence  creates  demands 
and  unfolds  opportunities. 

The  Arabian  Nights'  stories  symbolize 
and  portray  the  powers  and  possibilities 
of  the  subjective  electrical  mind  and  are 
for  the  world.  They  are  of  varied  origin — 
Egyptians,  Grecians,  Persians,  and  Orien- 
tals, all  contributing  to  their  existence. 
Even  the  educated  classes  of  the  Arabs  do 
not  regard  the  most  extravagant  relations 
in  the  stories  incredible.  Genii  are  still  be- 
lieved to  exist.  The  stories  are  considered 
to  be  founded  upon  still  earlier  stories  and 
traditions,  remodelled  so  as  to  picture  re- 
mote periods  of  history.  The  religious  and 
superstitious  incident  of  the  stories, 


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and  their  fascination  and  supernatural 
romance  have  secured  a  hold  on  readers 
which  has  never  relaxed.  On  one  collec- 
tion is  inscribed :  "Extolled  be  the  perfec- 
tion of  Him  who  has  thus  ordained  the 
history  of  former  generations  to  be  a  les- 
son to  those  who  follow." 

The  Lamp  may  symbolize  the  illumin- 
ating Spirit,  the  Will,  the  Mind,  the 
Reason,  the  Powers  of  Mankind,  of  Faith 
and  Belief,  a  Light  to  guide  the  Way  and 
the  Path  of  all  Truth,  Power  and  Success; 
an  Open  Sesame  for  all. 

Aladdin  implored  Divine  protection  and 
thanked  God  for  deliverance  and  said: 
"There  is  no  power  or  strength  but  in  the 
Great  and  High  God."  All  countries  have 
their  belief  in  folk-lore,  fairies  and  supernal 
beings.  The  Bible  chronicles  supernatural 
and  angelic  ministrations.  The  early 
Church  Fathers  advocated  the  intercession 
of  Hierarchs  of  higher  orders  of  beings 
who  hand  down  the  Divine  Light  to  the 
faithful  believers  and  act  as  intermediaries 
between  God  and  mankind.  We  know  the 
Universe  to  be  governed  by  a  Divine  Prin- 
ciple. These  Divine  beings  are  a  bond  of 
union — an  Open  Sesame  between  the  In- 


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finite  and  the  finite — manifesting  the  im- 
minence and  accessibility  of  God. 

There  is  a  correspondence  between  the 
revelations  of  the  Bible  Seers — the  ac- 
counts of  the  holy  celestial  visions  of  the 
Saints  of  the  Church — the  absorption  of 
the  mystics  and  the  symbolic  magic  words 
Open  Sesame  of  the  Arabian  stories  repre- 
senting and  expressing  a  continuous,  con- 
scious realizing  power  of  mankind,  through 
commanding  the  spiritual  or  subjective 
mind-forces — an  Open  Sesame  to  power 
and  successful  achievement.  The  sub- 
jective mind  power  is  of  Divine  origin  and 
its  command  and  use  was  authorized  when 
man  was  given  dominion.  The  Christian 
Scientists  affirm  an  Open  Sesame  when 
teaching  "Everything  we  wish  is  in  the 
'Silence'  or  the  All  Good  awaiting  our 
recognition  to  become  manifest."  The 
"Silence"  is  the  "Daytime  of  the  Soul"  of 
the  Mystics  who  maintain  that  in  medita- 
tion and  calm  and  holy  contemplation  they 
have  direct  communion  and  communica- 
tion with  the  Divine  Spirit  and  acquire 
knowledge  of  Divine  things  and  receive 
impressions  of  true  Knowledge. 

In  this  practical  age  all  are  seekers,  and 


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the  number  continually  becoming  more 
numerous.  The  whole  world  is  electric 
with  energy.  The  magical  mind,  will  and 
spirit  intelligently  summoned  and  in- 
structed, commanding  marvellous  results. 
The  Arabian  stories  counsel  the  worship 
of  God  and  on  the  magic  carpet  of  vivid 
description  reveal  the  powers  and  possi- 
bilities of  mankind,  and  may  be  one  of  the 
digits  of  the  hand  of  God  pointing  to  prog- 
ress. From  the  dawn  of  the  history  of  the 
world  existences  of  wonder  workers  and 
influences  above  the  ordinary  or  known 
have  been  believed.  All  miracle  workers 
believe  in  the  nearness  of  the  unseen.  The 
Arabian  stories  may  portray  the  Spirit 
that  inspired  Columbus,  the  American 
Spirit  of  Independence  as  well  as  the 
magical  word  of  Open  Sesame.  To  our 
heroic,  enthusiastic,  earnest  and  zealous 
ancestors  we  are  indebted  for  the  founda- 
tion of  our  glory. 

Solomon  obtained  wisdom  by  prayer. 
The  Egyptians  believed  human  beings  to 
be  composed  of  the  body,  the  Divine  Spark 
and  that  which  connected  the  body  and 
the  Divine  Spark,  and  prayed  for  sacred 
blessings.  Wonders  have  already  been  ac- 


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complished  and  only  in  the  beginning. 
Mind  attention  summons  mind  forces  and 
draws  constructive  power  in  actuality  cor- 
responding to  the  quality  of  the  thought 
sent  out.  This,  at  one  time  known  to  but 
few,  is  now,  comparatively  speaking, 
shared  by  many.  Recognizing  the  God- 
given  dominion  and  powers  of  free  will, 
blessings  numberless  as  the  stars,  and 
wonders  surpassing  imaginings  may  be  re- 
vealed and  realized.  Bible  statements  and 
early  philosophy  are  now  being  scientifi- 
cally proved.  That  the  electrical  energy 
of  the  Mind,  Will  and  Spirit  is  subject  to 
law  has  been  demonstrated.  The  sub- 
jective mind  is  the  spiritual  estate  of  man- 
kind. In  this  vibratory  domain  the  elec- 
trical spirit  transmits  and  receives  mes- 
sages. The  mind  is  interpenetrated  by  im- 
pressions from  the  higher  planes  of  intelli- 
gence and  existences  of  helpers  to  which 
the  thought  is  directed  by  fixity  of  pur- 
pose. The  subjective  mind  is  the  vehicle 
of  the  spirit,  and  maintained  and  intense 
thought  stimulates  mental  activity.  Pur- 
suing ideas  leads  to  being  pursued  by  im- 
pressions of  answers  to  ideas.  Recogni- 
tion of,  and  training  of  mind  power  is  of 


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practical  importance.  Thought  creates  an 
ether  movement  of  informing  and  reflect- 
ing vibrations.  Auto-suggestion  is  a  men- 
tal conversation  with  the  subjective  mind 
— conveying  instructions  and  requests  and 
generating  and  commanding  power  to 
receive  replies.  I  can  and  I  will  serve  as 
an  Open  Sesame.  The  Knowledge  and 
Powers  of  the  subjective  mind  are  being 
more  generally  understood — its  powers 
and  means  of  information  must  be  of 
Divine  origin,  as  they  can  be  accounted  for 
and  explained  in  no  other  way.  In  propor- 
tion as  the  subjective  mind  is  trained  and 
trusted  will  it  respond  by  inspiring 
thoughts  of  confidence  and  impressions  of 
practical  ideas.  Reiteration  is  the  name 
given  to  persistent  auto-suggestion  or  in- 
structions to  the  subjective  mind  powers, 
and  is  a  law  of  the  constructive  and  cre- 
ative process  of  thought-building  and  a 
means  or  plan  for  continually  expanding 
progress.  Acquired  energy  animates  effort 
to  obtain  objects  sought  for. 

Electricity  is  revealing  wonders.  Early 
philosophers  traced  all  things  to  the  ani- 
mating informing  ether.  Modern  philoso- 
phers and  scientists  reiterate  this  and 


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prove  its  vibratory  powers.  The  magical 
wireless  telegraphy  demonstrates  the  ele- 
ments summoned,  commanded  and  serv- 
ing mankind. 

The  Spirit  of  the  individual  is  identical 
with  the  Spirit  of  God,  affirmed  the  early 
philosophers.  Modern  mind  students  pro- 
claim the  marvellous  powers  of  the  sub- 
jective mind  and  agree  that  it  has  means 
of  information  and  resources  which  dem- 
onstrate its  Divine  Source.  The  early 
philosophers  affirmed  that  the  Deity 
stands  in  the  relation  of  a  Giver  to  man- 
kind granting  what  is  asked  and  that  those 
who  displayed  more  aptitude  than  others 
sought  for  and  obtained  more  of  the  in- 
forming spirit. 

The  Arabian  stories  tell  of  the  wonder- 
working Lamp  and  of  its  attending  servers 
and  of  the  magical  word  of  Open 
Sesame.  In  our  era  we  are  rubbing  the 
Lamp  of  the  electrical  magical  Mind  and 
Reason,  and  our  thinkers  are  proving  that 
the  Infinite  and  Supreme  Ruler  of  the 
Universe  will  honor  the  demands  of  man- 
kind. The  Mystic  assures  in  holy  con- 
templation direct  communion  with  the 
Spirit  of  God.  Students  of  Mind  Science 


Open         Sesame 

have  proved  that  when  the  conscious  mind 
is  centred  upon  a  purpose  the  subjective 
powers  will  faithfully  perform  instructions 
given  to  it  and  that  with  training  and  prac- 
tice it  will  act  more  intelligently  with  each 
experience.  Belief  and  faith  are  requisite 
and  stimulate  and  encourage  its  powers. 
Instructions  promote  and  produce  percep- 
tions. Intense  feeling  evolves  ideas — 
these  auto-suggestions  put  the  subjective 
mind  at  work  manifesting  the  Divine  plan 
in  self-realizing  ideals.  In  the  subjective 
mind  powers,  will  and  persistent  effort 
secures  an  invaluable  ally  and  helper  for 
all  endeavor — concentration  upon  plans 
desired  directs  the  will  and  mind  toward 
information  to  obtain  results.  These 
powers  must  be  felt  and  reiteration  trains 
feeling.  Magical  forces  are  in  every  indi- 
vidual eager  and  ready  to  serve  the  en- 
lightened will.  Knowledge  and  Wisdom 
are  first  revealed  inwardly — dwelling  on 
possible  attainment,  disclosing  spirit  im- 
pelling energy.  Practical  Knowledge  may 
be  obtained  by  observation  and  experience. 
Those  who  do  wonders  work  with  God — 
by  partaking  in  part  of  Divine  power  one 
of  God's  gifts  to  mankind.  Wonder-work- 


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ing  angels  accomplishing  all  things  for 
mankind — forces  of  intelligence  energizing 
the  resident  electrical  mind  powers. 

Mines  of  gold,  precious  gems  and  metals 
and  all  valuable  discoveries  have  yielded 
to  demand  and  energy.  The  Spirit,  the 
Breath,  Dominion,  Free-will  all  bestowed 
by  God,  are  electric  with  His  power,  in- 
spiring mankind  to  go  forth  and  find. 
Hierarchs  preside  over  the  Divine  Orders 
of  the  Universe  who  illuminate  the  intel- 
lect with  intelligence  and  are  an  Open 
Sesame  to  mankind.  The  Arabian  stories 
counsel  the  worship  of  God  and  are  studies 
in  Cheerfulness,  Gratitude,  Hope  and 
Worship  and  depict  the  reward  of  those 
who  by  agreeable  and  entertaining  en- 
deavor make  themselves  valuable,  all  effort 
for  good  creating  opportunities  by  the 
magic  of  the  electrical  mind  power.  These 
stories  portray  individuals  guarded  by 
helpers  who  may  be  summoned  and  com- 
manded to  protect  and  assist  mankind. 
These  surrounding  influences  may  picture 
the  marvellous  subjective  forces  communi- 
cating and  transmitting  power  to  the 
seeker  through  identity  with  the  animat- 
ing Universal  Forces.  Earnest  and  in- 


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tense  desire  attract  these  powers  of  reflex 
forces. 

May  not  Open  Sesame  symbolize  auto- 
suggestion? 

May  not  Open  Sesame  symbolize  the 
potency  of  I  can  and  I  will? 

May  not  Open  Sesame  symbolize  all 
effort? 

The  story  of  the  voyager  who  overheard 
the  appeal  to  God  of  his  carrier,  saying, 
"Almighty  God,  what  has  he  done  to  ob- 
tain from  Thee  a  lot  so  agreeable?"  de- 
scribes the  voyager  answering  by  giving 
the  carrier  a  perpetual  invitation  to  his 
feasts,  honoring  him  by  placing  him  at  his 
right  hand  at  his  table,  and  bestowing 
upon  him  gifts  and  riches — thus  illustrat- 
ing the  efficiency  of  prayer. 

These  stories  spur  mental  activity. 
They  picture  all  classes  of  people  and  indi- 
viduals, and  depict  what  may  be  sum- 
moned and  commanded  by  determined 
will.  To  reach  the  heights  has  always 
been  attended  by  industry.  Aladdin,  re- 
moving the  stone,  discovered  a  palace  and 
three  great  halls.  The  palace  of  the  mind 
powers  reveals  the  halls  of  Wisdom, 
Knowledge  and  Understanding  leading  to 


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all  Truth  and  Power.  Rubbing  the  Lamp 
of  Belief  and  Faith  illumines  powerful 
agencies,  summoned  by  the  will  and  elec- 
tric God- given  spirit  to  exercise  and  com- 
mand them.  In  these  Arabian  stories  the 
recipients  of  gifts  and  favors  and  privileges 
thanked  and  blessed  God  and  expressed 
gratitude  for  health  blessings  and  benefits. 
Caution  is  extolled,  which  may  also  sym- 
bolize reason.  They  counsel  the  worship 
of  God,  honoring  the  Divine  Principle  of 
the  Universe  animating  all  substance  and 
accessible  to  all.  Happiness,  the  good 
things  and  luxuries  of  the  world  acquired 
by  right  methods  and  with  reason,  are  for 
all  to  enjoy.  The  powers  and  resources  of 
the  Mind,  Will  and  Spirit  are  an  Open 
Sesame  to  unlock  the  door  of  Success. 

The  spirit  of  the  elements  has  inspired 
genius  in  all  ages  of  the  world.  Special 
responsive  influences  emanating  from 
Divine  sources  answer  and  eagerly  serve 
the  faithful.  Magical  powers  await  prop- 
erly applied  energy.  The  forceful  have 
unlimited  powers  at  their  command.  The 
vigilant  observer  awakens  effective  elec- 
trical forces.  Introspection  affords  views 
of  constantly  expanding,  serving,  helpful 


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agencies  energizing  vibrations  of  inspira- 
tion and  power.  There  are  many  ways  of 
accomplishing  the  same  result.  God  is 
over  all.  A  sage  said,  "Seek,  persist  and 
ask  the  Omnipotent  within — remind  it  of 
its  promsies  and  keep  it  awake,  and  we 
shall  receive  that  for  which  we  ask  and 
find  that  for  which  we  seek."  God's  power 
is  shared  in  part  by  those  who  by  will  and 
faith  seek  and  use  these  channels  of  forces 
which  respond  to  effort.  Supply  awaits 
demand  and  energy  of  thought  and  action. 
These  Arabian  stories  portray  the  value  of 
prayer  and  thanksgiving  to  God.  Their 
worship  and  attitude  towards  God  was 
most  intimate,  asking  for  what  was  wished 
in  a  confident  and  expectant  manner. 
These  stories  are  for  the  world  and  "Extol 
the  perfection  of  Him  who  has  thus  or- 
dained the  history  of  former  generations 
to  be  a  lesson  to  those  who  follow."  The 
virtues  of  the  past  should  be  emulated, 
the  errors  avoided.  The  stories  commend 
the  good  and  picture  the  awakening  of  the 
higher  powers,  revealing  the  hidden  treas- 
ures and  possibilities  of  mankind.  Open 
Sesame,  word  used  to  unlock  the  door  of 
Success,  is  for  all.  The  Universe  is  inex- 


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haustible  in  sources  of  supply.  The  serv- 
ices of  the  elements,  the  earth  and  all 
nature  await  recognition  and  action.  God 
reproduces  His  power  in  mankind  through 
the  electrical,  all-encircling  Spirit.  Mind 
images  and  impressions  vary  with  the 
quality  and  direction  of  thought  conscious- 
ness. Soul  power  supplies  the  motor 
action  for  practical  accomplishment.  The 
plan  and  object  desired  kept  constantly  in 
view  and  before  the  mind  attracts  the  serv- 
ices of  electrical  spiritual  forces  from  the 
abiding  place  of  ideas. 

Divine  Orders  of  Beings  preside  over 
the  Intelligences  and  influences  who  hand 
down  the  Divine  Light  to  mankind — the 
Seraphims — higher  than  the  Cherubims, 
Archangels,  Angels — Divine  Orders  of 
Wisdom  and  understanding  —  all  who 
help  and  serve  mankind  or  in  any  way 
confer  benefits  and  power  on  humanity. 
Health,  Prosperity,  Happiness — all  things 
sought  for  good  await  the  seeker — the  in- 
dustry of  the  mind — an  Open  Sesame  to 
achievement.  Thinking  creates  ideas  di- 
recting the  faculties  of  the  mind  at  will 
and  has  been  compared  to  be  similar  in 
action  to  the  telephone — transmitting 


Open          Sesame 

thoughts  in  certain  desired  directions  and 
receiving  ideas  and  inspirations  in  re- 
sponse. The  vibratory  ether  transmits 
the  thought — it  interpenetrates  the  plane 
corresponding  to  the  idea  sent  out  and 
communicates  answering  perceptions  of 
creative  intelligence.  This  appears  to  be 
the  method  of  the  mind  process.  Specific 
instructions  given  the  spiritual  subjective 
mind  that  in  conscious  contemplation  does 
the  deep  thinking  brings  the  information 
before  the  objective  mind  or  the  part  of 
the  mind  in  general  use,  and  presupposes 
that  the  mind  is  served  by  illumination 
conveying,  informing,  answering  intelli- 
gence corresponding  to  requests.  Train 
and  use  these  subjective  mind  powers — 
the  Divine  medium  through  which  ideas 
may  be  received  and  transformed  into 
electric  action.  By  this  power  one  con- 
quers. Roused  into  activity  by  auto-sug- 
gestion, intense  feeling  awakens  latent 
faculties  and  Knowledge  of  the  laws  gov- 
erning the  subjective  powers  may  master 
and  control  events — persistent  reiteration 
proves  and  reveals  the  vision.  Human  be- 
ings have  celestial  energy  attracting 
power.  Like  reproduces  itself  and  creates 


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by  the  vibratory  process,  reflecting  ideas  in 
answer  to  continuous  particular  insistency. 
Persistency  in  seeking  for  Opportunities 
creates  them — spiritual  gifts  manifesting 
to  every  one  as  he  will.  The  Infinite  com- 
municates with  the  finite  through  the 
spirit.  The  mind  may  be  instructed  and 
trained  to  be  on  the  alert  for  practical' 
ideas,  thus  stimulating  the  innate  capaci- 
ties of  inventive  genius.  These  principles 
practically  applied  discover  new  experi- 
ences and  advance  mental  and  physical 
activity  acquired  through  following  the 
laws  governing  the  subjective  or  spiritual 
mind  power.  Occupying  the  mind  with 
high  ideals  attracts  thought  from  higher 
realms.  "Thought  may  become  an  art," 
answering  many  of  life's  inquiries — the 
Divine  principle  in  mankind  realizing  mind 
imagery.  Self-realizing  powers  are  con- 
stantly in  process  of  unfoldment — each 
advance  verifying  a  vision  of  progress,  dis- 
closing still  further  possibilities.  Reitera- 
tion holds  the  mind  on  the  purpose — 
steady  contemplation  keeps  the  subject  be- 
fore the  mind — belief  strengthens  the  faith 
that  the  object  and  ideals  are  attainable. 
To  think  hard  enough  images  realities  and 


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effects  results — the  subjective  powers  are 
impelling.  Every  ambition,  aspiration,  un- 
usual idea,  plan  or  endeavor  for  betterment 
is  possible  and  comes  from  the  subjective 
mind  and  should  be  heeded.  The  objective 
exercises  free  will  and  the  reasoning 
powers  and  the  two  minds  or  two  parts  of 
one  mind  in  harmonious  action  effects  the 
results.  Artistic  inspirations,  genius,  im- 
pulses, emotional  involuntary  action  of 
memory  are  all  creative  gifts  and  attrib- 
utes of  the  spiritual  or  subjective  mind 
region  and  may  act  in  harmony  with  the 
Divine  agents  and  all-encircling  Power. 
Reason  must  control.  "Results  effected 
are  not  chance."  Ascending  thought  at- 
tracts descending  power  and  assistance  of 
superior  intelligences  invisible  to  vision, 
but  visible  in  results. 

These  God-given  subjective  powers  can 
be  accounted  for  in  no  other  way  but  by 
acknowledging  their  Divine  origin.  The 
realm  of  the  subjective  mind  powers  and 
its  faithful  and  guiding  service  by  which 
special  intervention  is  evoked  is  "holy 
ground."  The  elements  respond — the  ex- 
pectant, attentive  mind  receives  impres- 
sions —  auto-suggestion  instructs  and 


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trains,  and  belief  and  faith  promotes  and 
proves  the  laws  governing  the  activity  and 
powers  of  this  spiritual  or  subjective  mind. 
Ideas  have  counterparts  in  the  realms  of 
intelligence  ready  to  be  attracted.  Soul 
contact  with  soul  discloses  and  demon- 
strates soul  power  and  secrets  radiating 
from  these  Divine  realms.  Hidden  mys- 
teries and  visions  of  superhuman  splendor 
have  been  revealed  by  prayer  and  mystic 
contemplation.  Christian  Scientists  affirm 
that  their  presentation  of  Truth  enhances 
the  mental  and  physical  powers  and  gives 
ability  to  exceed  the  ordinary  capacities, 
and  that  the  human  mind  imbued  with 
spiritual  understanding  has  greater  endur- 
ance, extending  the  influence  of  thought, 
giving  mortals  access  to  broader  and 
higher  realms.  Christian  Science  is  worthy 
of  and  merits  admiration  and  respect.  It 
is  a  practical  presentation  and  application 
of  the  Bible.  God  gave  mankind  free  will 
and  dominion  and  reason  should  govern 
all.  Hierarchs  preside  over  Orders  of 
Divine  Beings  extending  over  every  serv- 
ice rendered  to  mankind.  We  are  spiritual 
beings  having  access  to  and  partaking  in 
a  degree  of  Divine  Power  these  Divine  in- 


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fluences  and  helpers  may  be  attracted  by 
thought,  and  summoned  and  commanded 
to  serve  mankind.  Deep  feeling,  vivifying 
mind-imagery  to  be  manifested  in  effects. 
Persistency  is  motor.  "One  may  think  to 
order."  The  more  perfect  the  belief  and 
faith  in  the  subjective  powers,  the  more 
improvable  by  instruction  and  the  greater 
the  command  of  its  activities  and  powers. 
Harmony  is  essential.  Faith  is  dynamic 
in  effect. 

Thought  is  interpenetrating  and  inter- 
changeable, its  quality  directing  the  plane 
or  sphere  of  intelligence  it  enters,  assum- 
ing that  conditions  have  an  existence  and 
an  abode.  By  fixity  of  thought  vibrations 
are  communicated  and  sent  out  by  the 
thinker  and  answering  comprehensive 
thought  received  and  established.  The 
more  intense  the  personality,  the  more 
conscious  the  thought  impressions.  The 
more  the  Infinite  plan  is  grasped,  the 
greater  the  mind  mastery  and  supremacy 
attained  and  mankind's  dominion  asserted. 
Educating  the  subliminal  subjective  mind 
or  soul-power  sets  one  free.  The  objective 
is  the  consciousness  of  other  things;  the 
subjective  is  self-consciousness,  said  a 


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philosopher  early  in  the  last  century.  In- 
tense concentration  is  commanding  the  at- 
tention of  certain  thoughts  to  the  exclu- 
sion of  others.  This  power  at  hand  and  at 
command  thought  will  follow  the  leading 
of  the  thinker.  It  is  the  table  and  feast 
spread  before  mankind  and  God's  presence 
is  felt  to  be  imminent  and  real.  Prayers 
and  frequent  thoughts  of  power  through 
access  to  God  attract  indefinitely  sustained 
creative  inspirations  of  all  intelligence. 
Soul  forces  send  forth  flash-lights  of  celes- 
tial illumination.  Countless  numbers  of 
helpers  respond  to  the  seeker.  The  will  is 
untrammeled.  God  created  mankind 
Spiritual  beings  and  in  proportion  as  the 
spiritual  or  subjective  mind  powers  are 
cultivated  and  God's  help  asked,  will 
answers  and  rewards  be  received.  God 
intended  mankind  to  conquer  by  awaken- 
ing the  innate  Divine  powers.  These  dom- 
inant electric  forces  of  the  world  serve 
mankind  in  the  affairs  of  life.  In  all  coun- 
tries and  individuals  has  this  all-encom- 
passing power  been  manifested.  Life  is 
what  one  makes  of  it.  Those  who  seek  for 
blessings  and  happiness  every  day  will 
have  blessings  and  happiness  every  day, 


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said  a  thinker.  Open  Sesame,  word  spoken 
to  unlock  the  door  of  success,  symbolizes 
the  magic  in  the  mind,  manifesting  the 
method  of  materialized  thought  when  be- 
lieved, lived  and  practiced. 

These  thoughts  taught  and  expressed  in 
all  times  must  be  reiterated — the  vision  is 
seen,  it  can  be  proved — the  spiritual  or 
subjective  mind  powers  vivifying  results 
and  proving  the  magic  in  the  mind.  The 
subjective  power  would  seem  to  be  a  dis- 
tinct or  separate  being,  yet  controlled  by 
the  one  being.  If  to  think  of  human  beings 
having  two  separate  minds,  each  under 
certain  conditions  capable  of  distinct 
powers  or  one  mind  possessing  certain 
attributes  and  powers  under  some  condi- 
tions and  certain  attributes  and  powers 
under  other  conditions,  it  seems  as  though 
the  same  philosophy  might  apply  to  the 
whole  being — the  spiritual  being  inspiring 
and  commanding  powers  and  forces  for 
the  material  being  to  manifest  and  con- 
stantly attracting  higher  thought,  and  the 
services  of  the  higher  powers  and  Hier- 
archs  of  the  Divine  Orders  of  Beings  who 
hand  down  the  Divine  Light  to  mankind 
to  inspire  the  intelligence  and  energize  the 


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activities  of  the  material  body.  These 
reflections  and  meditations  unfold  the 
powers  and  possibilities  of  mind-com- 
mand. All  are  manifestations  of  the  one 
great  Universal  Force,  the  origin  and 
cause  of  all  things  constantly  in  process 
of  realization.  Open  Sesame  is  a  master 
word  for  all  mankind  to  transform  the  ore 
of  Knowledge  into  secrets  of  gold.  Open 
Sesame,  a  word  spoken  to  symbolize  and 
summon  and  command  the  power  in  the 
mind — a  key  to  unlock  the  door  of  Success. 
Intuition  teaches  that  the  earnest  long- 
ings of  the  soul  will  be  heard  and  answered 
— proving  the  existence  of  the  bond  of 
union  between  the  individual  and  the  re- 
sponsive principle  of  the  Universe.  The 
electric  motor  power  of  the  spiritual  sub- 
jective mind  imparts  action  to  conscious 
thought  to  reflect  and  reproduce  construc- 
tive, creative  Power  and  Forces.  An  Open 
Sesame  for  every  demand  from  the  all-en- 
circling source  of  all  supply. 


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Gaylord  Bros. 

Makers 
Syracuse,  N.  Y 

T.  JAN.  21 ,1908 


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